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Holly Scott at 2:03pm 10.12.05
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Does anybody know about a few PILOTS THAT WERE BUILT IN CHILE FOR THEIR NAVY? I found one in terrib
THE BOOK at 12:51pm 10.12.05
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I am considering purchasing an Oday 32 centercockpit. It sounds like a great boat. She has an in mas
donron at 12:49pm 10.12.05
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lookiing for source of rear hatch (formed plastic), DonRon
THE BOOK at 12:36pm 10.12.05
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I am considering purchasing an Oday 32 centercockpit sloop with an in mast roller furler main, 2 ele
THE BOOK at 12:22pm 10.12.05
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I have been looking at various boats,but I am currently thinking about purchasing an Oday 32 centerc
John Doe at 12:01pm 10.12.05
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I've been checking out mid 70's Catalina 30's. I like the idea of restoring an older boat. One of
Donald6441 at 11:45am 10.12.05
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or know of a web site that does?
Merrythought at 11:11am 10.12.05
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I am considering installing a Lectra San. Sailing area is the Chesapeake Bay that has only one non-
mulligan at 11:03am 10.12.05
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Anyone have experience cleaning sails with oxyclean? I've heard it works great on halyards and I'm c
richard at 10:41am 10.12.05
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Had a great trip to crroked island...sure could have usde the info that was sent (I asked my navigat
BrianW at 10:37am 10.12.05
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My Autohelm ST50 Depth died on my H26. I'm going to replace it with a Raymarine ST40 or ST60 Depth.
Nick A. at 10:30am 10.12.05
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I may decide to replace the original holding tank on my 1986 O'Day 272 and am concerned about cuttin
Ted Weitz at 9:56am 10.12.05
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I have been considering a used Beneteau 311 or a new 323 with a swing keel, as I sail where I need t
Chuck at 9:55am 10.12.05
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I have a 23' O'day on Clear Lske on a lift. Last Thrusday we went over to go sailing and the mast wa
BarryL at 9:39am 10.12.05
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Hi, I have a few questions regarding purchasing new sails. Is there a best time of year for buying
Fred DuVal at 8:53am 10.12.05
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I want to buy a dolly for my Escape sailboat. Anyone have one??
Bill9282 at 8:20am 10.12.05
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Has anyone had a problem with the glass around the piano hinges cracking? If so, what was your remed
Tim McCarty at 7:58am 10.12.05
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OK, Peggy, I will rule out a leak in the tank, and I will also rule out the hoses as they are Sealan
Dave at 7:54am 10.12.05
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I am looking at purchasing computer software and charts for my boat. When I look into the various v
Jay McMullan at 7:37am 10.12.05
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My Oday 272LE recently experienced a fairly catastrophic failure of the chain plate attachment to th

Recent Replies

Garmin plotter with Furuno radar, Raymarine sensors
BarryL at 6:08am 05.04.21
Hello, As mentioned, forget about getting the radar interfaced with anything else. The Raymarine d
26D Rudder
AndyVS at 6:06am 05.04.21
I've sent you a pm. Andy
Instruments went goofy
Dr. D at 5:46am 05.04.21
The first upwind leg the winds were 8 to 10 kts. By the downwind leg the winds had dropped to 4 to 5
Funny Friday!!!
Captain Larry-DH at 5:29am 05.04.21
A young man wearing the hippest styles of his generation walked into the local welfare office to pic
Hunter 34 Chainplate Anchor help
boz86 at 5:06am 05.04.21
Artey/Boz Understand the question on "free floating". What I did on the H31 was to cut an inspecti
Hunter 34 Chainplate Anchor help
boz86 at 5:03am 05.04.21
Hi Boz, the chainplate should not be free floating! For #2, I did mine with the mast off on the ha
Newbie questions.
DougM at 5:00am 05.04.21
Stern tube carries the prop shaft in a shaft-drive auxiliary power. Cooling water for the shaft p
End Caps Shaefer T Track Hunter 386. Nuts??
kingle at 4:52am 05.04.21
Joe - thanks - that's my thought as well. Why would they through bolt a part that requires periodic
Tackle for secondary anchor
dlochner at 4:52am 05.04.21
Fortress recommends 6 feet of chain for every 25 feet of water. Excess chain weight will interfere w
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel
dlochner at 4:44am 05.04.21
Get rid of the swivel, it is a weak spot in your ground tackle. While the swivel looks beefy if side
Garmin plotter with Furuno radar, Raymarine sensors
ifmdalvey at 4:40am 05.04.21
Because you are using 4 different manufacturers you are going to get 4 different reasons / excuses f
Insurance for Macgregor 65
dlochner at 4:31am 05.04.21
Go to a dedicated marine insurance company and ask for a quote. Marine insurance is a different kett
Window Caulking
dlochner at 4:24am 05.04.21
They are fixed Framed or Frameless?
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 3:42am 05.04.21
New Owner / Hull 355 / Top Top Mast Slug ? / Keel Hole / Cockpit cubby
PaulOtt at 3:16am 05.04.21
OK. I will give out a try when I raise the mast. Thanks.
Polaris Compass / no fluid
PaulOtt at 3:15am 05.04.21
Thanks. I will take a look at the Richie web site. I think I have already looked and the thru hole
Can anyone recognize this boat?
Apex at 3:14am 05.04.21
Don't recognize the boat, but the centerboard is there.
26D Rudder
kendyoozed at 11:38pm 05.03.21
Sailing a B331 to Bermuda??
DaveFromOregon1 at 11:25pm 05.03.21
Dave, Our trip was predicated on harbor hopping on days with little to no wind. Then you know t

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